"I think it's hard to take Embiid," Lasry said. "I think he's a phenomenal individual, but with the injury and not knowing how severe or long it will take to recover, I think for us today we're going to want somebody who's going to help us on Day One."

As a freshman at Kansas this past season, Embiid shot 62.6 percent from the floor and averaged 11.2 points per game, 8.1 rebounds and 2.6 blocks.